Is LB still advising the Sixers? Wonder what LB has told Billy King about DMC?

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He's probably bragging about how he taught Darko everything he knows through his old school 'break em down and rebuild em' technique. He probably mentioned the smoking habit too. Tough decision for BK.

I hope if Darko goes to Philly, those Sixers fans don't harm is fragile psyche, cheering things like, "Darko, Darko" to compel the coach to get him into the game. That can be rough. Probably won't be a problem as I expect Darko to start every game, start the All-Star game and single-handidly lead Philly to the ECF. Looking further into Darko's future, he will win over the Philly fans, running through the streets in an orange-striped sweatsuit with legions of Sixers fans following him. Eventually, city leaders will bronze a statue of Darko (next to that other guy) and Darko will run up those steps but will have trouble making it because of his cigarette habit. Darko has a bright future ahead of him. Go ahead, BK, pull the trigga.

I hope if Darko goes to Philly, those Sixers fans don't harm is fragile psyche, cheering things like, "Darko, Darko" to compel the coach to get him into the game. That can be rough. Probably won't be a problem as I expect Darko to start every game, start the All-Star game and single-handidly lead Philly to the ECF. Looking further into Darko's future, he will win over the Philly fans, running through the streets in an orange-striped sweatsuit with legions of Sixers fans following him. Eventually, city leaders will bronze a statue of Darko (next to that other guy) and Darko will run up those steps but will have trouble making it because of his cigarette habit. Darko has a bright future ahead of him. Go ahead, BK, pull the trigga.

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From what I've heard Billy King is bending over backwards for Darko....he even said he could smoke during the timeouts.

The Orlando Magic have all but given up trying to re-sign power forward Darko Milicic and will meet this weekend with Jameer Nelson's agent to talk about a possible extension for the point guard.

The Magic have been attempting to work a sign-and-trade deal for Rashard Lewis with his old team, the Seattle SuperSonics, in order to retain Milicic. But it looks as if that deal or others to get some compensation for Milicic will fizzle by the time free agents can officailly sign contracts Wednesday.

"We've moved on and Darko's moved on," Magic General Manager Otis Smith said.

I hope if Darko goes to Philly, those Sixers fans don't harm is fragile psyche, cheering things like, "Darko, Darko" to compel the coach to get him into the game. That can be rough. Probably won't be a problem as I expect Darko to start every game, start the All-Star game and single-handidly lead Philly to the ECF. Looking further into Darko's future, he will win over the Philly fans, running through the streets in an orange-striped sweatsuit with legions of Sixers fans following him. Eventually, city leaders will bronze a statue of Darko (next to that other guy) and Darko will run up those steps but will have trouble making it because of his cigarette habit. Darko has a bright future ahead of him. Go ahead, BK, pull the trigga.

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Next to N.Y., Philadelphia is probably has the toughest fans to please. They can be merciless on their athletes that don't meet their expectations.

Looking further into Darko's future, he will win over the Philly fans, running through the streets in an orange-striped sweatsuit with legions of Sixers fans following him. Eventually, city leaders will bronze a statue of Darko (next to that other guy) and Darko will run up those steps but will have trouble making it because of his cigarette habit.

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Clubber Lang (as played by TheLow) will be in the crowd.

Clubber Lang: "Don't give that sucker no statue, give him guts!"

Darko: (shows Clubber his Pistons championship ring) I just vant to play!

Clubber Lang: What did you say Paper Champion? I'll beat you like a dog. A dog, you fool!

Otis Smith is a freaking moron. Whether you like Darko or not, Otis did, or wouldn't have offered Arroyo, a bunch of garbage, and another 1st round pick to clear space to resign Darko.

But the idiot he is, he played too much hardball, that Darko wouldn't take the money, even if it was the most he'd make.

It's the same thing we did to Alan Houston. I'll never understand why GMs don't negotiate in good faith with players they want. Thankfully Joe doesn't play that way. He's up front with we'll pay this much, we won't match this much. None of the mind games, not counting the coaches.

BTW, Memphis is starting to look scary, if they can keep everyone healthy.

They traded a #15 pick and a stiff for a #2 pick + Carlos Arroyo because they assumed Darko would play like a #10 pick. This was a cheap deal for them. After taking a closer look at DM, they concluded that he is playing more like a #6 pick, so they are potentially willing to pay more for to keep him. But they spent their wad on Lewis, so they may not have the ability to do it. Plus Darko's agent burned the bridge a bit. It's a clusterfrick.

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Yes its the end result of it all. They could have tried to dump some salary during the season or extended him last summer. And I find it hard to believe that they could not have worked out a S&T right from the start if they were willing to throw in a 1st round pick. Everyone likes 1st round picks. Even if they could have worked something out now it sounded like they already burned that bridge last week with Darko's agents comments.